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Monday, January 4, 2016

A new year always
brings a good cause for celebration. New
plans, new dreams and new experiences abound.
It is given that elaborate drinks abound, and as 2016 beckons, I invite
you to try these two cocktails to start it on the right footing.

French New Year cocktail

This is THE drink
to serve on New Year’s Eve, every year.

Ingredients:

2 oz. Brenne French Single
Malt whisky

½ oz. agave nectar or
simple syrup

¾ oz. lime juice

3 dashes celery bitters

Preparation:

Shake all ingredients with ice and
strain into a chilled coupe glass. Float
with ½ tsp. of sorrel. No other garnish
is necessary. Sip at the stroke of
midnight and enjoy!

Gin Punch à la Fuller

I came upon this recipe on that most excellent
blog, written by fellow history lover Deana Sidney, Lost Past Remembered. I particularly like to use Hendrick's gin, which is distilled with cucumber, giving this cocktail a particularly earthy, wintry flavor. The secret lies in preparing it the day before. This allows the aromas to marinate and become wholesome. You can also store it in the fridge, on a covered glass jar, and sip at pleasure. The longer it sits, the better it becomes. It is very 19th century, so for a
classic Christmas full of traditional carols and as a preamble to a big,
luxurious meal, try this one.

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I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and lived there during the first twenty years of my life. I've been living in the Sunshine State for over twenty years now, most recently in Orlando - the city of Disney.
I'm a Political Scientist and have traveled extensively as the true Saggitarian that I am. I love to experience new cultures through food and customs. In this blog, I aim to invite you to slow down and enjoy the pleasures of life in order to become the perfect, non-desperate hostess - mainly good food, wine, travel, great literature and entertainment with the people that matter to us. This is a blog about debauchery, so if you are not interested in self-indulgence, you might have to look elsewhere.
As far as my personal interests go, I have a sponge-like mind and absorb as much from the world around me as I can. I am mostly interested in everything French, the country's history, cuisine and traditions.
This blog is about dreams, projects and passions. Mine just as much as yours. I review products and places, and test recipes. I invite you to peruse and indulge...